How many renters in Root Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.6% (±19.2 points) of renting households in Root Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.6% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.4% (±16.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.9% (±10.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Root Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Root Township | Adams County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.8% (±10.7 points) | 20.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.7% (±4.1 points) | 4.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.4% (±11.8 points) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.5% (±7.1 points) | 19.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±9.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.4% (±16.6 points) | 32.1% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Root Township against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Root Township | Adams County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.6% (±19.2 points) | 41.3% (±8.9 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.4% (±16.6 points) | 32.1% (±8.0 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.9% (±10.3 points) | 27.8% (±2.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,278 (±$1,878) | $36,550 (±$4,757) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $992 (±$120) | $833 (±$52) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Root Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Adams County (41.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Adams County, Root Township ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 206 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Root Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Township | — | 62.6% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Decatur | 3.5 mi | 38.6% (±11.9 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Adams County) | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Preble Township | 5.3 mi | 32.7% (±62.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Allen County) | 5.9 mi | 31.4% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Adams County) | 5.9 mi | 24.3% (±13.8 points) | Lower |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±72.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroeville | 7.6 mi | 38.6% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirkland Township | 7.9 mi | 100.0% (±64.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Decatur, IN (38.6%), Washington Township (Adams County), IN (24.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Adams County) | 100.0% (±61.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kirkland Township | 100.0% (±64.9 points) |
| 3 | Root Township | 62.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 4 | Blue Creek Township | 56.3% (±97.5 points) |
| 5 | Berne | 45.9% (±19.8 points) |
| 6 | Wabash Township (Adams County) | 45.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 7 | Geneva | 44.5% (±22.5 points) |
| 8 | Monroe | 41.5% (±26.7 points) |
| 9 | Decatur | 38.6% (±11.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Root Township
Are renters in Root Township rent-burdened?
62.6% of renting households in Root Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Root Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Root Township, IN spends 37.9% (±10.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Root township, Adams County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Root township, Adams County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Root township, Adams County, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Root township, Adams County, Indiana (county subdivision:65862, in state:18 county:001).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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